Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters
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STANDIFORD, Natalie. Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters. 320p. Scholastic. Sept. 2010. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-545-10710-5. LC number unavailable.
Gr 9 Up–The Sullivan sisters have some explaining to do. Their grandmother, known as Almighty, has taken offense at someone's poor judgment. So much so that she has given the entire Sullivan family an ultimatum: each member must write a confession to her or they will all be left penniless. Penniless? The girls know this cannot come to pass. How would they all adjust to life without the wealth and privilege their family has been steeped in for generations? Everyone assumes that it's one of them who has so offended Almighty, so Norrie, Sassy, and Jane reveal everything from love to disdain to murder in their letters to her. But is it enough to save themselves from the wrath of Almighty? Stories of teens with money to burn and all the trappings are popular, but this novel offers something more. The substance of the characters drives the plot. Readers will eagerly flip pages to hear the sins of the Sullivan sisters and will love the tale each one spins. This book has a long shelf life ahead of it, and can be easily offered to any teen as an excellent read.–Robbie L. Flowers, Detroit Public Library, MI
